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Paterson: NYS budget deficit up to $3.2 billion
ALBANY - With the recession pinching tax collections, this year's state budget deficit has climbed $1.1 billion since July to $3.2 billion, according to a report due out Friday.
The state Budget Division also predicts next year's deficit will total $6.8 billion, up $2.2 billion from July's estimate.
Gov. David A. Paterson used these grim numbers Thursday to lobby for his plan to wipe...
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